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Old 06-30-2011, 03:30 PM
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Default Re: IPB-Autosport 996 GT3 4 Liter

The machine shop.

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They do a lot of work for Flying Lizard Motorsports. When I was picking up my parts, he was modifying some RSR sway bar arms. Here are some brake hats in process for the Lizards.

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The machined case. The sleeves extend about an inch into the case so it had to be opened up for accommodate the 4.0 liter sleeves.

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Here’s the cylinder head and case mated together. The machining process was such that it provides a seamless transition from the cylinder housings to the case.

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4.0 sleeves are test fitted.

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Here you can closely see the finish of the Nikasil coating on the cylinder walls.

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While waiting for the machine work to be completed, the coolant pipes were welded. As many of you know, the glued pipe interface has become a well documented Achilles heal of the GT1 engine. The welding isn’t going to win any beauty contests, but is functional.

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